Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken, an easy and satisfying meal that brings together tender chicken bites enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, paired perfectly with creamy Parmesan pasta. This recipe is designed for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, allowing you to whip up a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes. With its mouthwatering flavors and comforting textures, Garlic Butter Chicken is bound to become a family favorite that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden (6-8 minutes), then remove from pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic briefly until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan to coat in the sauce.
- In another pan, melt additional butter and sauté remaining garlic. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a soft simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Toss cooked pasta into creamy sauce until well-coated.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 156mg